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Graine d'Ortie

1973·Show
26Episodes in1Season
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In Vendée, a little boy, Paul Guillet, is abandoned by his mother who places him in public assistance. He will go from host family to host family, these various experiences gradually shaping his personality. Graine d'ortie is a French television series in twenty-six thirteen-minute episodes, broadcast from June 1, 1973 on the first ORTF channel. It is also the title of the autobiographical novel by Paul Wagner from which the television series is inspired. In Quebec, it was broadcast from September 1, 1974 on Télévision de Radio-Canada, and rebroadcast from December 14, 1986 on TVJQ.
Autobiographical DramaChildhood JourneyEmotional ResilienceFound Family ThemesRural French SettingHuman ConditionNostalgic Period PieceCharacter-Driven NarrativeSocial Realism

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Is Graine d'Ortie worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Graine d'Ortie have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

Is Graine d'Ortie based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Graine d'Ortie air?

It ran from 1973 to 1973 and has ended.

What language is Graine d'Ortie in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.